Drones
Flight tests validate mix-and-match approach to robot-wingman autonomy
The Air Force is using the A-GRA framework on its collaborative combat aircraft.
Crowded field of robot-boat makers vies for Navy's attention
Industry execs say service leaders are showing real interest—even if they’re not yet buying in bulk.
Marines will use Air Force-tailored drone to help develop its robot wingman
General Atomics joins a CCA effort highlighted as a top priority in the Corps’ new aviation plan.
The Army is writing the book on using small drones in a tank formation
The goal is to make every soldier a drone operator.
Lockheed CEO: Air Force RQ-170 drones used in mission to capture Maduro
Missions for the “Beast of Kandahar” stealth drone are rarely acknowledged, experts say.
China is building ‘full-stack’ defense-innovation cities
While the U.S. struggles to add rare-earth factories and drone-test ranges, Beijing is creating them in clusters.
The Pentagon leans into drone swarms with a $100M challenge
An Ender’s Game challenge illustrates the U.S. military's evolving approach to AI.
DHS adds office to fly, counter drones
The new office intends to spend $115 million to ward off drones from the World Cup and U.S. 250th-birthday events.
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Lightning Lab gives Pacific Army division drone-building capabilities on the front lines
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Marine Corps picks industry team to create a robot wingman of its own
Northrop will integrate systems on Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie drone.
